Foreign Rights Manager maternity cover

Foreign Rights Manager [maternity cover]

We are looking for a Foreign Rights Manager to represent our fantastic Adult imprints in France and French-speaking Canada.

Temporary – October 2026 until April 2027 (with some flexibility around start and end dates)

From £35,000 per year

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We currently operate a discretionary hybrid model, with three days in our London office and two working from home.

You will play a key role developing sales of our Adult lists across French-speaking territories.

• Reach and exceed set revenue and margin targets.
• Negotiate prices and commercial terms with customers on both co-edition and disc and royalty deals.
• Maximise sales with existing publishing partners via trips to the markets.
• Expand existing customer base and pursue new sales initiatives.
• Provide sales figures, forecast and trend analysis.

We are looking for an experienced salesperson with excellent communication and commercial skills. You will have a track record identifying sales opportunities and closing deals. Fluency in English and French is a must. Previous experience in illustrated non-fiction publishing, in particular with coffee-table and how-to books, would be highly desirable. You will enjoy a fast-paced environment and have the flexibility to adapt to change.

• Maintain and build superb customer relationships.
• Demonstrate outstanding numeracy and negotiation skills.
• Comfortably manage multiple projects and priorities.

A supportive, open environment with development opportunities, as well as the following benefits:

• 25 days paid holiday per year (increasing up to 30 days per year), plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days.
• Cultural appreciation day (to honour a cultural holiday which is significant to you, separate to your holiday entitlement)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff discounts on selected shops, retailers, and restaurants
• Health Cash Plan
• Pension
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Summer hours
• Active social and diversity committees
• Excellent and welcoming office facilities in a fantastic location

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for the vacancy.

We employ individuals based on their abilities and welcome applicants from all backgrounds regardless of disability, ethnic origin, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, belief, age, or sexual orientation.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we aim to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for disabled people. Therefore, we encourage you to inform us of any reasonable adjustments you may require during your interview process. Please note, you only need to disclose information that you are comfortable sharing in order for us to accommodate your request.